It almost never touches solid ground: it is born, sings, hunts and dies on the floating vegetation of the marsh. The eyes high on its head let it watch the surface while its body stays underwater, the same strategy the caiman uses, in miniature.
Behaviour
Active day and night on water hyacinths and water lettuce, hunting tiny insects. In danger, it dives.
How and when to see it
All year round on boat rides: look closely at the water hyacinth mats. In spring and summer its daytime choruses join in.
Where to see it in the Iberá
The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where uruguay harlequin frog has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where uruguay harlequin frog lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.
- Esteros Ñe’é
Experiences with local storytelling and a cultural take on the marshes.★ 5.0 - Reserva Estero Camba Trapo
Private nature reserve of Ecoposada del Estero, on the Camba Trapo road. One of the…★ 5.0 - Cabalgata Cintia
Horseback rides around Carlos Pellegrini.★ 5.0 - Iberá Spirit
Travel agency specializing in the Esteros del Iberá for 10 years. Packages, excursions…★ 5.0
Species profile
- Common nameUruguay Harlequin Frog
- Scientific nameLysapsus limellum
- GroupAmphibian
- StatusNative
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